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RN INPATIENT – All Adult ICU's – All Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital

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Overview

  • Job Type : Full Time

Being a RN INPATIENT – All Adult ICU's – All Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital, at UNM Hospital offers opportunities for professional growth through specialized training and a Clinical Advancement Program, the ability to work at New Mexico's only Level 1 Trauma Center, and involvement in a supportive academic medical center environment with a diverse patient population from throughout the State and from surrounding states. Many of the services provided at UNMH are the only services available in the state. We work in a busy, fast paced environment with students from many disciplines. Our Behaviors of Excellence outline the characteristics we expect in a successful candidate.

Success Profile

What does success look like for a RN INPATIENT – All Adult ICU's – All Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital at UNMH? These are the traits we value and look for.

  • Team Player
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Critical Thinking

Supportive environment

You will be part of a team that collaborates to provide patient-centered care and work with a dedicated community of healthcare professionals.

Recognition

Nurses are recognized for excellence through programs like the DAISY Award for nurses who go above and beyond for patients and their families.

Community involvement

You can help improve nursing practice by participating in shared governance, councils, and task forces.

Learning Organization

As an academic medical center, we have students from a variety of disciplines and you will have the opportunity to teach as well as learn and grow professionally. We have been recognized nationally for our educational, professional growth and development opportunities.

In our own words

Valerie Arellanes

UNMH as a whole has supported my role by helping mold me into the nurse I am today because of the educational aspect of the teaching hospital. I believe that is very important, especially as a new nurse or a new graduate.

Valerie ArellanesRN

RN INPATIENT – All Adult ICU's – All Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital

Job ID: 15012 Pay Rate: $34.84 - $47.33 Hourly Work Type: Full Time Shift: Rotating Department: Multiple Departments Category: Registered Nurse Facility: Lomas Campus Date Posted: 04/29/2026
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RN INPATIENT – All Adult ICU's – Day & Night Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital – Albuquerque

We have immediate RN hiring across our Adult ICU departments. All shifts available! Part Time & Full Time.

Apply and we will have a hiring manager contact you within 48 hours to discuss your interests and placement.

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Base Rate based on experience: Minimum $34.84 (RN II) to Max: $47.33 (RN V)


CURRENTLY HIRING WITHIN:

· Cardiothoracic Vascular ICU

· Trauma/Surgical ICU

· Medical/Cardiac ICU

    · Neuroscience ICU


    JOB SUMMARY

    Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assume relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    - Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

    PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required

    POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies

    CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching

    TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained

    PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel

    EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients

    MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information

    INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy

    MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings

    ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards

    DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

    PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

    PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

    PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

    PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

    PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION:

    Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate

    CERTIFICATIONS:

    RN MATRIX - Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations/and or the unit/clinic education matrix

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

    Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico

    CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position

    TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

    Obtain UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of position

    Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    PREFERRED EDUCATION:

    Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

    Bilingual English/Spanish

    Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

    PREFERRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

    Nationally Certified in area of specialty

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

    Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment

    PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

    Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. 

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      Full health/dental/vision with no deductible for full-time employees

      Retirement with up to 6% match

      PTO and 9 paid holidays

      Amazing shift differentials including up to 26% for weekend nights

      Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance*

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